The Diplomatic Lover
The Diplomatic Lover is a 1934 British musical romance film directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring Harold French, Tamara Desni and Davy Burnaby.[1]
| The Diplomatic Lover | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anthony Kimmins |
| Produced by | Norman Loudon |
| Written by | Curt J. Braun (play) Bobby E. Lüthge (play) Ivar Campbell Harry Graham |
| Starring | Harold French Tamara Desni Davy Burnaby |
| Music by | Hans May |
Production company | Sound City Films |
| Distributed by | Fox Film Company |
Release date | 17 September 1934 |
Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The film was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie for release by Fox Film.[2] It was adapted from the play Der Frauendiplomat by Curt J. Braun and Bobby E. Lüthge. It is also known by the alternative title How's Chances?.
A young ambitious British diplomat goes to take up his post in an embassy abroad.
Cast
- Harold French as Nottingham
- Tamara Desni as Helen
- Davy Burnaby as Michelo
- Morton Selten as Sir Charles
- Reginald Gardiner as Dersingham
- Carol Rees as Dolores
- Peggy Novak as Olga
- Percy Walsh as Castellano
- Andreas Malandrinos as Machulla Ahab
See also
- The Ladies Diplomat (1932)
References
- http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/188129
- Chibnall p.278
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
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